as in natural food
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a piece of food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten
Waiters offered the guests finger food during the cocktail hour.
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Recent Examples of finger food
For example, a traditional caprese salad can be transformed into finger foods by alternating cherry tomatoes, chunks of mozzarella and leaves of basil on skewers.
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Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
For a more relaxed vibe, consider keeping things simple with tasty finger foods and letting everyone settle in for a Halloween movie marathon once the kids return home.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Patrons can expect finger foods like wings and dips, healthy options including salads and fish, indulgent pastas and a burger program that Gurland is especially excited about.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
There was finger food aplenty circling, with fresh spring rolls and garlic bread to fuel the guests for their performances.
—Penelope Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
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Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
For a more relaxed vibe, consider keeping things simple with tasty finger foods and letting everyone settle in for a Halloween movie marathon once the kids return home.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Patrons can expect finger foods like wings and dips, healthy options including salads and fish, indulgent pastas and a burger program that Gurland is especially excited about.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
There was finger food aplenty circling, with fresh spring rolls and garlic bread to fuel the guests for their performances.
—Penelope Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger food
Noun
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On the plains, grasshoppers could become a bigger nuisance as their natural food sources disappear.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The number of cottage cheese brands at my local supermarket has grown, with a greater number available at natural food stores.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The actors ate boxed meals, and the Chinese crew surprised them with a large vanilla cake.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sift in the flour, almond meal and baking powder.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Sip on cocktails and snack on a charcuterie board at the Don Diablo rooftop at Hotel Mesón del Marqués, which has fantastic views of the main square and church.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The surrounding deck is outfitted with lounge chairs and daybeds (available to book for groups of up to six) and attended by staff who can bring over cocktails and light bites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Put another way, a serving is about ¼ cup of olives per day, says Cleveland.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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Even in a smaller serving, protein goes a long way.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2026
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While much of the world’s economy has shown resilience in the face of the worst disruption to energy supplies in modern times, the knock-on effects of the conflict are starting to push up inflation while raising alarm bells about food supplies and prompting downgrades to economic growth.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!—
Kathleen Saxe,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Weber has been impressed by Martinez’s contributions with the bat and with his defense behind the plate.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lee then came up to the plate and fell behind in the count 1-2.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20food. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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